Alaska Ski Vacation

Alaska, which has always been a source of awe and mystery, has some of the best skiing in the world, and the Alyeska Resort is one of the finest resorts in the state.   With a top elevation of 2751 feet and a 2501 vertical drop, the area gets an average of 631 inches of snow annually.

Although this is some of the best skiing in the world,
you won’t find the slopes overly crowded, and there
are no long lift lines.   There are nine lifts, including
six chair lifts and two surface lifts, and one cable car line.   There are 68 trails for beginners, intermediates,  and experts, with the majority of the trails designed for intermediate skiers. 

Night time skiing is allowed, which makes your ski
experience more adventurous and thrilling.   You will
see snow capped mountains, hanging glaciers, and
of course, the famous Northern Lights.   This resort is
ranked number nine of the top twenty-five killer ski
trips by Skiing Magazine.

The season begins at the Alyeska Resort in mid
November, and runs through mid April.   This area of
Alaska boasts the longest daytime areas in the United
States, with approximately sixteen hours of daylight
each day during April.   During December, however,
there are only about seven hours of daylight – which
makes night time skiing necessary if you are going to
get in the time that you want to spend on the slopes.

The Alyeska Prince Hotel is the place to stay!   Here
you will enjoy elegant rooms and fine dining.   Nightly
entertainment is available as well.   There are other
nightlife spots in the area as well, that are not associated
with the Hotel.

If tubing interests you, then visiting the Glacier
Tubing Park is an absolute must!   Featuring two
lanes of terrain and a surface lift, everyone in the
family will enjoy spending time at the tubing park.
The Alyeska Terrain Park is a must for snowboarding enthusiasts.   Other winter activities that can be enjoyed
in and around the Alyeska Resort include flight seeing, helisking, ocean cruising tours, dog sledding, ice climbing,
back country skiing, mountaineering, and polar bear viewing.

At the Alyeska Resort, the ultimate winter vacation can be experienced.   Brave the elements, then return to the Hotel
for some pampering.   Get a taste of what Alaska is really like, and what skiing is meant to be!  There are activities for the entire family to enjoy, and there are many area sights and attractions to be enjoyed as well.   This really is an awesome winter family ski vacation!

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